Texans RB Lamar Miller expected to play versus Jaguars

Texans RB Lamar Miller expected to play versus Jaguars

Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller is expected to return for the team’s season finale Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Miller missed last Sunday’s loss against the Philadelphia Eagles with a sprained ankle.

“He’s good,” Texans coach Bill O’Brien said. “He’s good to go.”

Miller was a full participant in Thursday’s practice following his injury sustained by the New York Jets earlier this month. Last weekend against the Eagles, the Texans were held to just 62 yards between the likes of quarterback Deshaun Watson and running backs Alfred Blue and D’Onta Foreman.

Miller leads the Texans in rushing yards with 917 along with four touchdowns. Should the veteran runner collect 83 yards on the ground, Miller will have rushed for 1000 yards in a season for just the third time in his seven-year career.

The Texans will have a chance to not just clinch the AFC South with a win over Jacksonville, but also a first-round bye. Should Houston win and the New England Patriots lose to the Jets, Houston would claim the No.2 seed and host a playoff game come January 12th.

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